TOT (time on task) and LOL (lots of luck) can make your outings in nature rewarding. Just last week I picked what I thought ...

Learn how river otters are being restored and why they matter for aquatic ecosystems at a free NCTC lecture Jan. 15.

Most mammals can develop bones in their hearts. For humans, it's usually a bad thing, but for river otters, it could be a ...

FOREST KNOLLS, Calif. -- River otters used to be in almost every creek in the Bay Area, but they were driven out decades ago by water pollution, hunting, and the loss of wetland habitat. Now, thanks ...

If you feel that your day needs some cute and cuddly brightness, look no further; a couple of totally adorable three-month-old giant otter cubs are here to lift your spirits! As this wholesome video ...

North American river otters eat, play and defecate in the same place. And their unhealthy habits make them ideal for detecting future health threats in the environment. Kristen Goodhue A North ...

While sea otters spend the majority of their time in the water, river otters will often run and play on land. This leads to some interesting behavior that reminds us of fun childhood games: the “run ...

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. -- A pair of river otters made a surprise appearance in a Westmoreland pond. Carla Burnham said the duo ...

Otters were captured playing in the snow on a trail camera in a Pennsylvania state park.

These tiny river otters have huge personalities!